Half Term Family Activities – May 2019

May Half Term Family Activities in the Lake District

May half term is not far away, and we still have some activity availability left, so why not come along and make some amazing memories!

Raft Building in the Lake District

Family Canoeing in the Lake District

Rock Climbing in the Lake District

We will update the availability we have as it changes, so please pop back here to check what we have, or use our online booking system to go right ahead and book!

Saturday 25th MayFull Day, AM & PM activity availability.Choose from our range of activities. Do all day of the same activity, 2 different ones, or just a morning or afternoon. The choice is yours!

Sunday 26th May AM Raft Building at Brown Howe – Min age 8 (4 spaces available).Raft Building is a ½ day activity (i.e. a morning or an afternoon) that takes place on a lake – we usually use Coniston Water. We provide wetsuits, buoyancy aids and all the equipment required to create a raft(s) and test its prowess on the water through races, tugs of war etc. It is great fun!

Monday 27th MayAM Swallows and Amazons Canoeing at Brown Howe – Min age 6 (5 spaces available).During our Swallows and Amazons adventure day we explore the lake taking a journey from the beach which is situated next to a beautiful field that is featured in the Swallows and Amazons film. We also visit Peel Island (Wildcat Island in the books) on the way for a break/lunch and a hot drink, and sometimes play a game or two. From Peel Island, we can raft the boats together and, if the weather is favourable, hoist a sail – this can be either a very relaxing way to travel, or incredibly exhilarating if the wind is out to play, but it is still something that everyone can be involved in.

AM Archery at Lowick Old School – Min age 6 (8 spaces available)Our archery sessions take place at our base in Lowick Green. They are great fun, giving you the chance to learn how to shoot and improve in this great sport. We use recurve and compound bows, traditional scoring, fun games and group competitions over a range of distances on our archery range, which also boasts views of the Old Man of Coniston.

Tuesday 28th MayAM Rock Climbing at Whitestones – Min age 6 (5 spaces available)Rock Climbing gives you the opportunity to experience climbing on rock, developing your confidence and technique through a series of short climbs at a great local crag that also has a beautiful setting.

Wednesday 29th May PM activity availability.

Sunday 2nd June Full day Esk Valley Gorge Walk – Min age 12 (6 spaces available)The full day Gorge Walk in the Esk valley provides a fabulous playground of rocks, waterfalls and pools that can simply be enjoyed for hours. The start point is at the bottom of Hardknott Pass at around 10am, and the day begins with an hour’s walk up the valley to get to the main gorge section of the river for serious playtime and a spot of lunch in a very beautiful location, before the walk back to the cars for around 4.30pm. This day is one of our favourites – stunning scenery, remote location, fantastic jumps, pools and there’s even a hidden lagoon. It is a more strenuous day than our other gorge walks and this is reflected in a minimum age of 14 years old.

Tuesday 4th June AM Gorge Walking – Tilberthwaite – Min age 6 (5 spaces available)Our Gorge Walks take you up a steep sided beck and involve walking in the path of the water and scrambling over rocks with the options of jumping into pools and climbing up and swimming under waterfalls. You will definitely have lots of fun and can get very wet.

Wednesday 5th June AM Canoeing at Brown Howe – Min age 5 (5 spaces available).We do our canoeing at the south end of Coniston Water and can tailor a session to whichever feel you wish for – a relaxing journey, some canoe-sailing, lots of games, skills instruction, team competition. Our boats are very stable so they suit all types of people and we would generally try to fit in a visit to Peel Island as part of the session allowing for jumping off the rocks if anyone wants to go for it!

These prices include breathable waterproofs or wetsuits as required, instruction, a complimentary hot drink during each session and use of all technical equipment, except bikes. Bike hire (for biking sessions only), if required, is extra @£20 per bike payable direct to the supplier. Prices do not include any transport or food.

Mountain Biking in the Lake District

Gorge Walking in the Lake District

Abseiling in the Lake District

We will update this page regularly, and you can also check availability on our website, but if you can’t see what you want or would prefer to chat about the options, please drop us an email enquiry, or call Emma and Beth directly on 015395 28666.

If you aren’t planning a visit this half term, but think we could be what your 2019 summer holiday plans need, take a look at our Lake District Family Activity Holiday blog for some great ideas.

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A bit about River Deep Mountain High

River Deep Mountain High was set up in 2002 to provide excellent adventures for people who want to get a different view of the Lake District National Park using outdoor activities. We opened Lowick School Bunkhouse to complement our activities in 2014.